If aligning the print head automatically does not resolve print alignment issues, you can align the print head manually from a Windows PC.
To perform a manual print head alignment from a Windows PC, follow the steps below.
Print Head Alignment
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Open the printer driver setup window.
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Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab.
The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
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Check the Align heads manually check box.
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If the printer is off or if communication between the printer and the computer is disabled, an error message may appear because the computer cannot collect the printer status.
If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.
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Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
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Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab.
The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.
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Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette (lower).
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Make sure that the printer is on and click Align Print Head.
Follow the instructions in the message.
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Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
(A) Least noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) Most noticeable vertical white streaks
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks.
(A) Least noticeable horizontal white streaks
(B) Most noticeable horizontal white streaks
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Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
The second pattern is printed.
Important
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Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
(A) Least noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) Most noticeable vertical white streaks
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Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
The third pattern is printed.
Important
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Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes.
Even if the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes.
(A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes
(B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes
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